Race - Humans
Description:Humans are known for their remarkable adaptability and resilience, making them one of the most versatile and widespread races across the world. Their ability to thrive in diverse environments, from bustling cities to remote villages, and to excel in a variety of skills and professions, sets them apart. Humans are driven by ambition and innovation, often pushing the boundaries of what is possible and shaping the world around them.
Physical Characteristics: Humans typically range in height from 5 to 6.5 feet, exhibiting a vast array of skin tones, hair colors, eye colors, facial features, big noses, small noses, rounded ears, jagged ears; the world is pretty much your literal oyster when it comes to Humans. Their physical appearance is incredibly varied, reflecting the diverse environments they inhabit. Lifespans usually extend between 70 to 100 years, with some individuals achieving great feats and leaving lasting legacies within their lifetimes.
Cultural Traits: The cultural tapestry of humanity is rich and varied. Humans create and participate in a multitude of social structures and traditions, ranging from highly organized societies to nomadic tribes. This diversity oftentime allows them to interact and integrate with other races, often leading to unique and dynamic cultural exchanges. But, the ways of Man sometimes knows no bounds when it comes to their tolerance for others who don't accept the Nine. Their societies are marked by a blend of innovation and tradition, with communities that can be both progressive and deeply rooted in history.
Alignment Tendencies: Humans display a broad spectrum of moral alignments, from the most righteous, lawful, and morally good, to the most nefarious, chaotic, and morally evil; Humans do not really skew one way or the other. This countless and vast horizon of their ethical and moral perspectives has been, and is to this very day influenced by their diverse cultural backgrounds, experiences, and personal beliefs that are just as varied, obviously. In layman's terms; the wide range of alignments otherwise simply reflects their complex nature and the varied ways in which they approach the world.
Historical Significance:
Humans have played pivotal roles throughout history, shaping major events and turning points. Their contributions to civilization are significant, from establishing empires and building cities to pioneering advancements in technology and magic. Human history is marked by both triumphs and tragedies, with their influence extending far and wide across the world.
Abilities and Skills: Human versatility is their greatest strength. They are quick learners and can adapt to a wide range of skills and professions. Whether on the front lines in combat, talking with diplomacy, weaving displays magic or general craftsmanship, humans are known for their ability to excel through perseverance and ingenuity. As such, not only does this adaptability allow them to fill many roles and positions across different spheres of life, it also serves by the Racial Abilities and Skills in which they can, and are more prone to attain.
Listed below are the Racial Skills that you can choose from at Character Creation if your character is a Human or Halfling Kin with Human lineage. Further below that are the options for the Racial Ability Human's to choose from at Initiate Rating. Regardless of your choice, all Racial Skills and Abilities count as Slotless, but you may still only choose one for a Skill and Ability; these choices are permanent, even if your character dies and is revived, resurrected, or reincarnated.
- Human Racial Skills -
- Ritual Casting
- Resilient
- Negotiation
- Knowledge (Linguistics)
- Light Weapon Proficiency
- Human Racial Abilities -- Skilljack- Allows a Human to utilize a Skill they haven't otherwise learned, for a brief duration; exclusions apply
- Indomitable Will- Allows a Human to briefly become more resistant against abilities that Charm or Fear a target
- Adapt & Adjust- Allows a Human to utilize a weak point in a target's armor, gaining bonus dmg on their next attack